255 N.C. App. 501 - In re: N.H.’s Empirical Analysis

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3 state decisions

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1. “This testimony was sufficient to support the trial court's finding that the sister understood the legal consequences of guardianship. The trial court also received specific evidence regarding the sister's resources. The sister submitted an affidavit detailing her finances, including her present income, and she testified she was able to financially care for Hannah. The social worker additionally testified that the sister was employed and had been able to make child care arrangements for Hannah while she worked. This was sufficient”

   1 later decision quote this exact passage · from the dissent
   e.g. 256 N.C. App. 450 - In re: H.L.

2. “If the court determines that the juvenile shall be placed in the custody of an individual other than a parent or appoints an individual guardian of the person pursuant to G.S. 7B-600, the court shall verify that the person receiving custody or being appointed as guardian of the juvenile understands the legal significance of the placement or appointment and will have adequate resources to care appropriately for the juvenile.”

   1 later decision quote this exact passage · from the dissent
   e.g. In re N.T.

3. “unsworn affirmative answer to the trial court's inquiry as to whether she had 'the financial and emotional ability to support this child and provide for its needs' alone [was] not sufficient evidence, as this [was her] own opinion of her abilities”

   1 later decision quote this exact passage · from the dissent
   e.g. In re S.M.